Maine Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 154,710 (100%) |
| Population Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,356 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,915 |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 75,683 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 46,010 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,211 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10,462 (13.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 65,221 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 38,744 (59.4%) |
The table below compares Penobscot County to the other 16 counties and county equivalents in Maine by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 11 | 40th |
| Per Capita Income | # 10 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
